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Can You Be Mormon and Trans? LDS Church Introduces Strict New Guidelines

August 29th, 2024

The Mormon Church just announced new guidelines for transgender members - and they're stricter than ever. Transgender Mormons can no longer pursue priesthood or even be baptized unless they transition back.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 131 Comments

Law Banning Kids From Drag Shows Upheld by Tennessee Court

July 25th, 2024

Do kids and drag queens mix? Tennessee's Adult Entertainment Act was just upheld in an appeals court after a year of legal battle, meaning Tennessee children are now legally prohibited from attending most drag shows.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 128 Comments

Christians Denied Service at Subway Over Incendiary Anti-LGBTQ+ Shirts

July 19th, 2024

In a viral video, a group of Christians were kicked out of a Subway sandwich restaurant for their inflammatory shirts, including one that used a gay slur. They say it's religious discrimination, but is it?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 227 Comments

TX Supreme Court Sides With Official Who Refused to Perform Same-Sex Marriages

July 5th, 2024

The Texas Supreme Court just sided with Dianne Hensley, a Justice of the Peace who cited her Christian values as the reason for her refusal to perform same-sex marriages for LGBTQ+ couples.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 157 Comments

Christian Lifeguard Refuses to Raise Pride Flag On Beach, Files Lawsuit

June 17th, 2024

A fire captain and lifeguard in Los Angeles argues his religious freedom is being violated by a countywide mandate that LGBTQ+ Pride flags be flown at lifeguard posts. He received a religious exemption - but wants more.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 156 Comments

Christian Parents Denied Foster License for Anti-Trans Views

June 7th, 2024

Prospective adoptive and foster parents are suing Vermont, arguing the state violated their right to religious freedom, after Vermont denied their fostering application on the basis that they hold anti-transgender views.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 177 Comments

During Pride, Wave of Vandalism Strikes Pro-LGBTQ+ Churches

June 6th, 2024

Churches that openly advocate for and affirm the LGBTQ+ community are increasingly under fire, especially during Pride Month. From graffiti to theft to property damage, pro-gay churches are under fire by vandals.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 117 Comments

Children's YouTuber Ms. Rachel Facing Boycott After Pro-Pride Post

June 6th, 2024

Wildly popular children's entertainer Ms Rachel is facing boycotts after she made a post wishing members of the LGBTQ+ community a happy Pride, which critics argue is inappropriate for a children's entertainer to do.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 80 Comments

Religious Educators vs. LGBTQ+ Students: Who Will Win?

May 17th, 2024

The fight between a generation of pro-LGBTQ+ students and teachers who hold traditional Christian values is heating up all across America. When it comes to the clash of LGBTQ+ kids and faith in the classroom, who wins?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 129 Comments

NFL Player Bashes Pride Month as “Deadly Sin”

May 15th, 2024

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has landed in hot water over comments on Pride month, Catholicism, and women’s roles in society that came during his recent commencement speech at Benedictine College.

Political & Religious Controversy 220 Comments

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